Peel and Stick Wallpaper

The rich heritage of South African tribal design is masterfully captured in this rectangular block key motif in Zulu Signature peel and stick wallpaper by Nikki Chu for RoomMates.

Boldly sophisticated, the black background with jute beige layered roping effect cleverly stacked in chunky continuous rectangles creates a contemporary to ethnic atmosphere in any room where it wraps the walls. As with all RoomMates peel and stick wallpapers and murals, the installation is as easy as it is affordable and removes with ease when it's time to redecorate. Nikki Chu's design philosophy is to create personalized, comfortable, stylish spaces with a touch of glamour and a mix of modern, updated with ethnic touches, for timeless style with unique vision. Her fashion-fused style brings affordable luxury to homes.

Use our Zulu Peel and Stick Wallpaper in:

• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Offices
• Bathrooms
• Dorms
• Furniture
• Electronics
• Appliances
• And so much more!

Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper is:

• Repositionable
• Easily installed
• Printed on high-quality vinyl
• Backed by peel and stick technology 100% safe for walls
• Guaranteed removable in full strips
• Best on smooth, clean surfaces
• Made in the USA
• Officially Licensed by Jewel

Straight Match

This pattern has a straight match of 20.5 inches or 52.07 centimeters.

Canadian-born designer; Nikki Chu's philosophy is to create spaces that are personalized, comfortable, and stylish -- with touches of glamour. She mixes modern lines with updated and simplified ethnic patterns to create her unique Global Glam vision. Her fashion-fused style offers sophisticated designs that represent the best of today's trends in easy, livable,go-to items that effortlessly layer into anyone's home.

œMy goal is to design an aspirational and attainable assortment of elevated, livable furniture, textiles and home decor that asserts style and comfort, while offering amazing value. I typically work with neutral color palettes that allows my products to work with any decor style, because as a designer I like layering texture and patterns."

Inspired by the Amhara art that has nurtured painters since the Middle Ages, this Amhara peel and stick wallcovering by Nikki Chu for RoomMates captivates the eye with its abstract linework and loose dot textural fill.

A soft off white background sets the stage for a sophisticated black ink for the design work. Beautiful in either sleek contemporary settings or in elegantly relaxed settings; this is livable decor for your walls. As with all RoomMates peel and stick wallpapers and murals, the installation is as easy as it is affordable and removes with ease when it's time to redecorate. Nikki Chu's design philosophy is to create personalized, comfortable, stylish spaces with a touch of glamour and a mix of modern, updated with ethnic touches, for timeless style with unique vision. Her fashion-fused style brings affordable luxury to homes.

Use our Amhara Peel and Stick Wallpaper in:

• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Offices
• Bathrooms
• Dorms
• Furniture
• Electronics
• Appliances
• And so much more!

Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper is:

• Repositionable
• Easily installed
• Printed on high-quality vinyl
• Backed by peel and stick technology 100% safe for walls
• Guaranteed removable in full strips
• Best on smooth, clean surfaces
• Made in the USA
• Officially Licensed by Jewel

Drop Match

This pattern has a drop match of 20.5 inches or 52.07 centimeters.

Canadian-born designer; Nikki Chu's philosophy is to create spaces that are personalized, comfortable, and stylish -- with touches of glamour. She mixes modern lines with updated and simplified ethnic patterns to create her unique Global Glam vision. Her fashion-fused style offers sophisticated designs that represent the best of today's trends in easy, livable,go-to items that effortlessly layer into anyone's home.

œMy goal is to design an aspirational and attainable assortment of elevated, livable furniture, textiles and home decor that asserts style and comfort, while offering amazing value. I typically work with neutral color palettes that allows my products to work with any decor style, because as a designer I like layering texture and patterns."

Take a trip to the upside-down with this simple, yet curious Stranger Things Doodles peel and stick wallpaper.

Any Stranger Things fan will see the signs that relate to this show and automatically adore this peel and stick wallpaper pattern. Its simple design will also go undetected to the untrained eye.

Use our Stranger Things Doodles Peel and Stick Wallpaper in:

• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Offices
• Bathrooms
• Dorms
• Furniture
• Electronics
• Appliances
• And so much more!

Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper is:

• Repositionable
• Easily installed
• Printed on high-quality vinyl
• Backed by peel and stick technology 100% safe for walls
• Guaranteed removable in full strips
• Best on smooth, clean surfaces
• Made in the USA

Straight Match

This pattern has a straight match of 20.5 inches or 52.07 centimeters.

Stranger Things © Netflix, Inc. 2019. Used with permission.

Transport your space to warm Mediterranean waters.

When we think of the Mediterranean, we picture European locales in Italy, Greece, or Monaco, and their historic beauty. Our Mediterranean Peel and Stick Wallpaper allows you to bring unique elegance right into your home, without using saws or hiring a carpenter. Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper is repositionable, removable without a mess or leaving sticky residue, allowing you to change your look often or provide a long lasting solution.

From walls to DIY crafts, splash this classic geometric pattern on any clean flat surface in minutes. Install with two easy steps - just peel and stick! Plus, it's removable, making it the ultimate temporary decorating solution. Completely safe for walls, peel and stick wallpaper leaves surfaces free of sticky residue. Fast, fun and affordable, shop Mediterranean Tile Peel and Stick Wallpaper by RoomMates.

Our Mediterranean Peel and Stick Wallpaper includes the following:

• One sheet 20.5 inches x 16.5 feet
• Just peel and stick
• Easy to use
• No mess
• Makeover a room fast
• Great for walls, furniture and DIY projects
• Recommended for smooth, flat surfaces
• Remove and reposition with ease
• Completely reusable
• Printed on high quality vinyl
• Made in the USA
• Great for renters and homeowners
• Use again and again

Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper works great in:

• Kitchens
• Living Rooms
• Offices
• Bathrooms
• Furniture
• Electronics
• Appliances
• And so much more!

Drop Match

This pattern has a drop match of 20.5 inches or 52.07 centimeters.

Simple yet statement making, Rainbow's End Peel and Stick Wallpaper is sure to catch the eye of everyone who enters your home.

This whimsical pattern creates a space for the mind to wander. Juvenile yet sophisticated, create a charming room in minutes with our peel and stick technology. Simply peel from the backing and stick to any smooth surface of your choice. From walls to furniture and more, create a come you'll love with Peel and Stick Wallpaper from RoomMates.

Use our Rainbow's End Peel and Stick Wallpaper in:

• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Offices
• Bathrooms
• Dorms
• Furniture
• Electronics
• Appliances
• And so much more!

Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper is:

• Repositionable
  
• Great for bedrooms and other living spaces
• Perfect for making large-scale statements
• Easily installed
• Backed by peel and stick technology
• 100% safe for walls
• Guaranteed removable in full strips
• Best on smooth, clean surfaces
• Made in the USA
• Printed on high-quality vinyl

Drop Match

This pattern has a drop match of 18 inches or 45.72 centimeters.

Simple yet statement-making, Dotted Line Peel and Stick Wallpaper will rejuvenate any room in your home.

This graceful geometric pattern unfolds a designer look with minimal effort. Modern yet timeless, create an elegant room in minutes with our top-of-the-line peel and stick technology. Simply peel from the backing and adhere to any smooth, clean surface of your choice. From walls to furniture and more, create a home you'll love with peel-and-stick wallpaper from RoomMates and designs by Lisa Audit.

Our dotted Line peel and stick wallpaper pattern is one of our artist series's many Lisa Audit designs. Drawing for as long as she can remember, Lisa Audit has taken her passion for art and design and formed a delightful collection of wallpaper, wall decals, stationary, decorative household items, and more!

©2020 Lisa Audit Licensing

Use our Dotted Line Peel and Stick Wallpaper in:

• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Offices
• Bathrooms
• Dorms
• Furniture
• Electronics
• Appliances
• And so much more!

Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper is:

• Repositionable
  
• Great for bedrooms and other living spaces
• Perfect for making large-scale statements
• Easily installed
• Backed by peel and stick technology
• 100% safe for walls
• Guaranteed removable in full strips
• Best on smooth, clean surfaces
• Printed on high-quality vinyl
• Made in the USA
• Officially licensed by Lisa Audit

Straight Match

This pattern has a straight match of 18 inches or 45.72 centimeters.

Let your walls tell a story by installing this gorgeous peel and stick baroque pattern with a boho twist!

Floral motifs come together to create a baroque-style damask in neutral beige colors, perfect for creating a modern accent with traditional roots in any space. Installation is as simple as Peel, Stick...Done!®

Use our Boho Baroque Damask Peel and Stick Wallpaper in:

• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Offices
• Bathrooms
• Dorms
• Furniture
• Electronics
• Appliances
• And so much more!

Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper is:

• Repositionable
• Easily installed
• Printed on high-quality vinyl
• Backed by peel and stick technology 100% safe for walls
• Guaranteed removable in full strips
• Best on smooth, clean surfaces
• Made in the USA

Straight Match

This pattern has a straight match of 20.5 inches or 52.07 centimeters.

Make any room pop with the Strands Peel and Stick Wallpaper design from Waverly. The simple beaded pattern will bring life to boring walls and the pale blue and white colors give the pattern depth. When hanging, use a smoother to push out any bubbles or wrinkles. Reposition and reuse without the worry of damaging your walls or leaving residue behind.

Everything you need to install peel and stick wallpaper is here in this kit.

Hanging your favorite RoomMates peel and stick products just got even easier with the RoomMates Smoother & Utility Knife Kit. Perfect for many DIY projects, this kit includes the essential tools for smoothing air bubbles, and securely bonding adhesive and cling products to smooth, clean surfaces. Whether hanging RoomMates for the first time, or looking to step up your game for a more professional result, complete your installation projects with ease with this simple to use tool kit.

• The kit includes a smoother and a utility knife with snap-off blade for fast and easy blade changes
• Use when installing RoomMates peel and stick wallpaper, RoomMates StickTILE backsplashes, window films, and other RoomMates adhesive/cling products that require cutting and smoothing
• Utility knife ensures clean and precise cuts on peel and stick adhesive
• Smoother helps affix products securely to smooth, flat surfaces during application and effortlessly removes air bubbles
• Enjoy a faster and easier installation

Wish upon a star and make all your dreams come true with Upon a Star Peel and Stick Wallpaper.

Like a scene from your favorite fairy tale, the nighttime sky fills a space with awe and wonder. Large starbursts stand out against clusters of far away galaxies, creating the appearance of vast space. Now on an easy to use peel and stick substrate, decorate a bedroom or nursery with out-of-this-world style.

Use our Upon a Star Peel and Stick Wallpaper in:

• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Offices
• Bathrooms
• Dorms
• Furniture
• Electronics
• Appliances
• And so much more!

Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper is:

• Repositionable
• Great for bedrooms and other living spaces
• Perfect for making large-scale statements
• Easily installed
• Backed by peel and stick technology
• 100% safe for walls
• Guaranteed removable in full strips
• Best on smooth, clean surfaces
• Made in the USA
• Printed on high-quality vinyl

Drop Match

This pattern has a drop match of 20.5 inches or 52.07 centimeters.

Add structural details to your home with White Brick Peel and Stick Wallpaper.

Make a bold statement with this realistic brick print from RoomMates. Printed on an easy-to-use vinyl substrate, simply cut to size, peel away the backing, and stick to any smooth, clean surface. Our revolutionary peel and stick technology ensures that the wallpaper is removable and won't damage the walls or leave a sticky residue. For an architectural detail that can be permanent or temporary decor, look no farther than RoomMates' White Brick Peel and Stick Wallpaper.

Our White Brick Peel and Stick Wallpaper features:

• Realistic brick print
• Adds structural details
• Quick installation
• Peel and stick
• Best on smooth surfaces
• Great for DIY
• Guaranteed removable
• No wall damages
• No sticky film
• Use in dorms and rentals
• Long-term or temporary use
• One roll per pack
• 20.5 inches x 16.5 feet
• Roll covers 28.18 square feet
• High-quality vinyl
• Printed in USA

Drop Match

This pattern has a drop match of 20.5 inches or 52.07 centimeters.

• Roll size - 18 inches wide x 18.86 feet.
• Design has a Straight match with a 18 inch repeat.
• Covers 28.29 square feet.
• Peel and stick to apply “ no water, no paste, no mess
• 100% removable peel and stick wallpaper.
• No sticky residue left behind upon removal
• Where to Apply - Our wallpaper adheres to any smooth, flat, and clean surface. Walls should be cleaned before use. Our products are not designed for textured walls.
• Repositionable, washable, and strippable
• Superior strength & properties to regular contact paper (thicker & leaves no sticky residue behind)
• Perfect for both renters and homeowners

• Roll size - 20.5 inches x 16.5 feet.
• Design has a Straight match with a 20.5 inch repeat.
• Covers 28.18 square feet. Has metallic inks/accents.
• Peel and stick to apply “ no water, no paste, no mess
• 100% removable peel and stick wallpaper.
• No sticky residue left behind upon removal
• Where to Apply - Our wallpaper adheres to any smooth, flat, and clean surface. Walls should be cleaned before use. Our products are not designed for textured walls.
• Repositionable, washable, and strippable
• Superior strength & properties to regular contact paper (thicker & leaves no sticky residue behind)
• Perfect for both renters and homeowners

Your walls get a lift with Shiplap Peel and Stick Wallpaper.

Shiplap has quickly become a staple in modern farmhouse decor. It provides a unique finish that is rustic, modern, and classy all at once. With Shiplap Peel and Stick Wallpaper, getting the look has never been easier. Simply cut it to the correct size, remove the backing, and stick to any smooth, flat surface. With our revolutionary peel and stick adhesive, the wallpaper is guaranteed removable without surface damage or sticky residue left behind. Look no farther than RoomMates Shiplap Peel and Stick Wallpaper for a rustic glam moment in your home.

Our Shiplap Peel and Stick Wallpaper features:

• Farmhouse style
• Rustic and weathered design
• Easy installation
• Peel and stick technology
• Cut to size with scissors or utility knife
• Pull away the backing
• Stick to a smooth surface for best results
• 100% removable
• No sticky residue
• No damage to the wall
• 1 roll per pack
• 20.5 inches wide x 16.5 feet long
• One roll covers 28.18 square feet
• Printed on high-quality vinyl
• Made in the USA.

The rustic farmhouse look is now easier than ever to achieve.

Straight Match

This pattern has a straight match of 20.5 inches or 52.07 centimeters.

Establish natural architectural style with Stacked Stone Peel and Stick Wallpaper.

Get a cool, contemporary look with Stacked Stone Peel and Stick Wallpaper. Designed to emulate the texture of real stone, now you can easily transform walls in just a few hours with the easiest wallpaper you'll ever hang.

Printed onto high quality peel and stick backing, simply peel away from the backing and fasten to a smooth and flat surface. This Peel and Stick Wallpaper is no fuss because it's reusable and repositionable. Get inspired today!

Our Stacked Stone Peel and Stick Wallpaper includes the following:

• Peel and Stick easily
• No clean up
• Fast and enjoyable
• Best used a smooth, flat surface
• Easy room improvement
• Perfect for furniture, photos frames, a feature wall and more
• Removable and transferable
• Reusable
• Printed on high quality vinyl
• Made in the USA
• Suitable for renters and homeowners

Change The Look of Any Room with Peel and Stick Wallpaper Decor.

Straight Match

This pattern has a straight match of 20.5 inches or 52.07 centimeters.

Bring minimalist design to your walls with Twigs Peel and Stick Wallpaper by RoomMates.

In three different colors, simplistic line sketches give this pattern a one of a kind Scandinavian touch. The perfect way to complete a cozy, relaxed space, the design adds a simple spray of nature-inspired elements to a wall.

Use our Twigs Peel and Stick Wallpaper in:

• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Offices
• Bathrooms
• Dorms
• Furniture
• Electronics
• Appliances
• And so much more!

Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper is:

• Repositionable
• Great for bedrooms and other living spaces
• Perfect for making large-scale statements
• Easily installed
• Backed by peel and stick technology
• 100% safe for walls
• Guaranteed removable in full strips
• Best on smooth, clean surfaces
• Made in the USA
• Printed on high-quality vinyl

Straight Match

This pattern has a straight match of 20.5 inches or 52,07 centimeters.

Turn walls lush and gorgeous with Vintage Floral Blooms Peel and Stick Wallpaper.

Inspired by a victorian greenhouse, this vintage-styled pattern brings a moody air to any interior while maintaining a unique liveliness. Lilies, roses, and other decadent blooms lend their loveliness to the overall splendor of this pattern. To get this same beauty in your home, simply peel and stick to any smooth, clean surface.

Use our Vintage Floral Blooms Peel and Stick Wallpaper on:

• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Offices
• Bathrooms
• Dorms
• Furniture
• Electronics
• Appliances
• And so much more!

Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper is:

• Repositionable
• Great for bedrooms and other living spaces
• Perfect for making large-scale statements
• Easily installed
• Backed by peel and stick technology
• 100% safe for walls
• Guaranteed removable in full strips
• Best on smooth, clean surfaces
• Made in the USA
• Printed on high-quality vinyl

Straight Match

This pattern has a straight match of 18 inches or 45.72 centimeters.

Be transported to the tropics with Boho Palm Peel and Stick Wallpaper.

A unique take on the tropical trend, this pattern looks like it's straight out of an artist's notebook. Leaves, branches, and butterflies come to life in line drawings while the four different colorways create a unique expression of the tropics from bright and colorful to calm and subdued. Update your space and bring lush nature directly into your home with RoomMates' peel and stick wallpaper.

Use Boho Palm Peel and Stick Wallpaper in:

• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Offices
• Bathrooms
• Dorms
• Furniture
• Electronics
• Appliances
• And so much more!

Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper is:

• Repositionable
• Great for bedrooms and other living spaces
• Perfect for making large-scale statements
• Easily installed
• Backed by peel and stick technology
• 100% safe for walls
• Guaranteed removable in full strips
• Best on smooth, clean surfaces
• Made in the USA
• Printed on high-quality vinyl

Drop Match

This pattern has a drop match of 20.5 inches or 52.07 centimeters.

In classic Asian style, the bamboo plant portrays lasting values needed for life as it can bend but never breaks.

Incorporate this wisdom in your home with Modern Bamboo peel and stick wallpaper from RoomMates. The softly striking silhouette motif is restful and enduring in palest gray with white for easy coordination in any room. Peel and stick wallpapers are an easy and affordable way to decorate; simply peel off the paper backing and smooth onto the wall when it's time to redecorate and remove it in full strips with no remaining sticky residue or damage to walls.

Use our Modern Bamboo Peel and Stick Wallpaper in:

• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Offices
• Bathrooms
• Dorms
• Furniture
• Electronics
• Appliances
• And so much more!

Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper is:

• Repositionable
• Easily installed
• Printed on high-quality vinyl
• Backed by peel and stick technology 100% safe for walls
• Guaranteed removable in full strips
• Best on smooth, clean surfaces
• Made in the USA

Drop Match

This pattern has a drop match of 20.5 inches or 52.07 centimeters.

Graceful leafy stems in diamond shaped trellis create simple yet sophisticated wall decor with Dawn peel and stick wallpaper by Rose Lindo for RoomMates.

The leaves are in warm golden beige color on a clean white background making a wonderful anchor for home decor in the cottage, coastal, farmhouse or contemporary design styles. Mix and match throughout the house with other wallpapers by Rose Lindo for RoomMates to coordinate easily in her gracious style. Peel and stick wallpapers are an easy and affordable way to decorate; simply peel off the paper backing and smooth onto the wall. When it's time to redecorate, remove in full strips with no remaining sticky residue or damage to walls.

Use our Rose Lindo Dawn Peel and Stick Wallpaper in:

• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Offices
• Bathrooms
• Dorms
• Furniture
• Electronics
• Appliances
• And so much more!

Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper is:

• Repositionable
• Easily installed
• Printed on high-quality vinyl
• Backed by peel and stick technology 100% safe for walls
• Guaranteed removable in full strips
• Best on smooth, clean surfaces
• Made in the USA
• Officially Licensed by Rose Lindo

Straight Match

This pattern has a straight match of 18 inches or 45.72 centimeters.

A lush oasis of tropical plants and flowers surround the exotic animals of the Serengeti in this Tropical Zoo peel and stick wallpaper from RoomMates.

Elephants and zebras and parrots - oh my! Decked out in lush, tropical foliage, peel and stick wallpaper gives your walls a distinctive rainforest flair flair. This patterns upmarket designer style is sure to get noticed with its distinction and artistry.

© Archive by Portico Designs Ltd. Licensed by MGL

Use our Tropical Zoo Peel and Stick Wallpaper in:

• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Offices
• Bathrooms
• Dorms
• Furniture
• Electronics
• Appliances
• And so much more!

Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper is:

• Repositionable
• Easily installed
• Printed on high-quality vinyl
• Backed by peel and stick technology 100% safe for walls
• Guaranteed removable in full strips
• Best on smooth, clean surfaces
• Made in the USA

Drop Match

This pattern has a drop match of 24 inches or 60.96 centimeters.

Invite beloved folklore whimsy to your space with this scandinavian animal print!

Fanciful foxes prance with woodland friends in a mysterious forest, this print is as soothing as it is magical! Installing this charming print is as easy as Peel, Stick...Done!® The enchanting beauty of the forest is calling.

Use our Clara Jean Folklore Forest Peel and Stick Wallpaper in:

• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Offices
• Bathrooms
• Dorms
• Furniture
• Electronics
• Appliances
• And so much more!

Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper is:

• Repositionable
• Easily installed
• Printed on high-quality vinyl
• Backed by peel and stick technology 100% safe for walls
• Guaranteed removable in full strips
• Best on smooth, clean surfaces
• Made in the USA

Straight Match

This pattern has a straight match of 17 inches or 43.18 centimeters.

Disney's blockbuster movie, Cruella, comes to life in your home with this runway design inspired by the film's fashion in this Cruella Glamour Skulls peel and stick wallpaper from RoomMates.

Designed in daring hot pink on a white background befitting Estella's fashion savvy in the movie plot line, this wallpaper will create a chic atmosphere that easily coordinates with many decor styles and bold color palettes. RoomMates peel and stick wallpapers are an easy and affordable way to decorate. Peel off the paper backing and smooth onto the wall, no additional adhesive required. When it's time to redecorate, simply remove them effortlessly in full strips with no remaining sticky residue or damage to walls.

Use our Disney Cruella Glamour Skulls Peel and Stick Wallpaper in:

• Bedrooms
• Living Rooms
• Offices
• Bathrooms
• Dorms
• Furniture
• Electronics
• Appliances
• And so much more!

Our Peel and Stick Wallpaper is:

• Repositionable
• Easily installed
• Printed on high-quality vinyl
• Backed by peel and stick technology 100% safe for walls
• Guaranteed removable in full strips
• Best on smooth, clean surfaces
• Made in the USA
• Officially Licensed by Disney

Drop Match

This pattern has a drop match of 18 inches or 45.72 centimeters.

This modern watercolor floral print features the silhouettes of the classic Disney Princess characters among a painterly cottage garden.

Featuring Disney's Cinderella, Aurora, Rapunzel, Ariel, and Snow White, this print is a magical element for any Disney Princess fan's space. Installation is as simple as Peel, Stick...Done!® Disney Princess Watercolor Floral Peel and Stick Wallpaper comes on one roll that measures 20.5 inches wide by 18 feet long.

• Watercolor floral peel and stick wallpaper featuring officially-licensed imagery of the Disney Princess characters
• Peel and stick to apply, pull up to remove
• Disney Enchanted Collection Peel and Stick Wallpaper is safe for walls and leaves no sticky residue behind
• Easily repositionable while installing
• Disney Enchanted Collection Peel and Stick Wallpaper sticks to any smooth, flat surface - perfect for DIY projects
• Ideal for rental or home decorating
• Comes on a 20.5-in x 18-ft roll and covers about 30.75 sq. ft
• Design repeat of 20.5-in
• This product should NOT be applied to textured walls - smooth clean, dry, painted surface only (no Non-Stick paint or soap residue)